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The Lady in the Tower

August 08, 2017

Inspirational Life

The spirit of Tai Chi lives at Island Park

July 31, 2017

Giving Back

104-year-old Don has ‘more life than most 25 year olds’

July 03, 2017

Centenarians

Milk bags into mattresses: Spreading the warmth at Island Park

June 05, 2017

Giving Back

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Love Stories

Celebrating 73 years of marriage, life, and laughter

May 29, 2017
Gord and Margaret have been together since they were teenagers. Today they’re in their 90s, and while a lot has changed, their love has not.
Innovative Programs

After 30 years off the ice, Ivy returned to her old club

May 15, 2017
After 30 years off the ice, Ivy joined friends from Lincoln Park on a trip back to her old curling club.
Volunteer Stories

Word of God through jokes, card tricks, stories and laughter

May 01, 2017
Tom Watson and his wife, Kristiina, have been doing non-denominational services at Royale Place Retirement Residence for 8 years.
Rosewood Retirement Residence

Rosewood’s Cinderella is more than just an amazing volunteer — she’s ex-military

Apr 24, 2017
Cindy has served overseas with the Canadian Armed Forces and her real joy is volunteering at Rosewood Retirement Residence.
Innovative Programs

Wii love bowling!

Apr 10, 2017
The Sienna Wii Bowling Tournament is held twice a year by the retirement residences in British Columbia.
Love Stories

10,000 photos covering 48 years of marriage and adventure together

Mar 27, 2017
Sharon and Don recently renewed their wedding vows at Peninsula Retirement Residence. But how does a couple stay married for 48 years?
Innovative Programs

So happy together

Mar 10, 2017
The warmth of human connection is about more than building a happy home. For our residences in B.C., that means coming together whenever possible.
Centenarians

What’s this 108-year-old’s secret? Never give up.

Mar 01, 2017
Margaret Cruickshank is 108 years old, but she’s not going to let that stop her from doing anything.
Giving Back

We are Santa’s elves

Feb 09, 2017
The residents’ committee at Island Park Retirement Residence spread some Holiday cheer by sponsoring a local family in need.
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